'Darth Vader' Swordsman Bob Anderson Dies at 89

THR:
The Olympic fencer gave moves to James Earl Jones' voice over, appearing in two of the original three "Star Wars" films.

Bob Anderson, an Olympic fencer, film swordsman, fight director and stunt performer passed away at 89 in his native United Kingdom. The AP reports the British Academy of Fencing confirms his Jan. 1 death.

Working with famous players such as Errol Flynn and Antonio Banderas, Anderson's most famous scenes were done nearly anonymously in the Star Wars franchise. He dueled with light sabers in both The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi.